Fresno PD gives Traffic Citations for Stops that Do Not Require Police or Advance Public Safety
Most common traffic citation results by traffic stop type
Traffic Violation Type Traffic Stop Citation Result Count (%)
Equipment Obstructed Window 281 (66%)
Equipment Inadequate Mufflers 35 (8%)
Equipment Incorrect License Plate Displayed 30 (7%)
Moving Operation Vehicle at Unsafe Speed 2657 (81%)
Moving Using Cell Phone without Handheld Device while Driving (combined) 278 (65%)
Moving Fail Stop Line/Etc At Red 43 (1%)
Non-moving No Vehicle Registration 263 (80%)
Non-moving Obstructed Window 26 (8%)
Non-moving Unlawful Direction of Driving on a Highway 8 (2%)

Catalyst California calculations based on City of Fresno's Police Stop Data (2022), catalystcalifornia.org, 2024. Analysis for all officer-initiated traffic stops made by officers in 2022.